Comic Relief Host Takes Playful Swipe at Meghan Markle's Royal Remarks
Comic Relief presenter Joel Dommett has humorously referenced Meghan Markle's past comments about Prince Harry during a candid discussion about his own marriage. The Duchess of Sussex previously stated in a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey that she conducted no research about Harry or royal protocols before their relationship, despite his global fame.
Meghan Markle's Controversial Statements Resurface
In the high-profile conversation with Oprah, Meghan Markle asserted: "Well, I didn't do any research about what that would mean... I'd never looked up my husband online. I just didn't feel a need to because everything that I needed to know, he was sharing with me, right? Everything that he thought I needed to know, he was telling me." This remark has been widely discussed and analyzed since its broadcast.
A year later, the couple's Netflix documentary featured a resurfaced 2015 red carpet clip showing Meghan being asked to choose between Prince Harry and his brother Prince William. She selected Harry, whom she would marry three years later in a spectacular 2018 ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Joel Dommett's Humorous Comparison
While appearing on Davina McCall's Begin Again podcast to discuss the beginning of his relationship with wife Hannah, Dommett couldn't resist drawing a parallel to Meghan's comments. He recounted how Hannah messaged him after seeing him on television, quipping: "That same way that Meghan Markle didn't know Prince Harry - 'Oh, what is a Prince?'"
The 40-year-old comedian elaborated on his own romantic story, explaining: "My wife slid into my DMs. The TV was on in the corner of the bar and she saw me on Lorraine. She hadn't seen any of the junk about a previous catfishing situation I fell victim to." Dommett married Hannah in Mykonos, Greece, three years after they met, and the couple now share a son named Wilde while expecting their second child.
Royal Context and Current Situations
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced significant life changes since their 2020 decision to step back from senior royal duties. The couple, who have two children named Archie and Lilibet, detailed their departure in their explosive Oprah interview and later released a six-part Netflix documentary providing intimate insights into their relationship journey.
Harry further expanded on his royal experiences in his bestselling memoir Spare, published in 2023. Since leaving the UK, the pair have primarily resided in the United States, making only occasional visits back to Britain for family events and charitable engagements.
Comic Relief Return and Broadcasting Details
Meanwhile, Joel Dommett returns to television screens tonight as one of the key presenters for this year's Comic Relief Red Nose Day special. The BBC One programme promises an evening of entertainment featuring appearances from numerous celebrities including Davina McCall, Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, and Catherine Tate.
Comic Relief: Funny For Money airs tonight at 7pm on BBC One, continuing the charity's long tradition of combining comedy with fundraising for important causes across the UK and internationally.
